Greenland defiant: Premier rejects Trump's takeover bid

Mute Bourup Egede addressed Trump's comments regarding his country's future. Trump has long spoken about acquiring Greenland, suggesting it is necessary for U.S. national security. According to ladbible.com, Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, which has consistently rejected the notion of selling the island to the U.S. While an independence movement exists in Greenland, it is not aimed at becoming a U.S. state. In a speech before Congress on March 4, Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland.

We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America. We will keep you safe, we will make you rich, and together, we will take Greenland to heights like you have never thought possible before, Trump said, as quoted by ladbible.com.

Trump asserted that his administration was "working with everybody involved" in Greenland despite the lack of interest from Greenland and Denmark. "But we need it really for international, for world security, and I think we’re going to get it. One way or the other, we’re going to get it," said Trump in Congress.

In response, Greenland's Premier Mute Bourup Egede issued a statement, emphasizing that "Kalaallit Nunaat is ours" (Kalaallit Nunaat is the Greenlandic name for the country).

We don't want to be Americans, nor Danes; We are Kalaallit. The Americans and their leader must understand that. We are not for sale and cannot simply be taken. Our future will be decided by us in Greenland, stated Egede.

Trump's idea of taking over Greenland conflicts with the will of the island's 56,000 residents, which poses a significant obstacle to his plans. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen noted that he doesn't believe Greenland would wish to become independent just to become an integrated part of America.